Your next video soundtrack doesn’t need to come from a stock library anymore. It can come from the same place you edit, design, and build your content.

Picsart now integrates Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro directly into AI Playground, making it possible to generate original music – complete with vocals and lyrics – without breaking your creative flow. Instead of switching between tools or settling for “close enough” audio, you can shape a track that actually fits your idea from the start.

This shift matters. Music is often the last piece creators figure out, even though it defines how content feels. With Lyria built into Picsart, sound becomes part of the process early on, not something you patch in later.

Whether you’re putting together a quick Reel or building a full campaign, you can now create audio that feels intentional, aligned, and uniquely yours.

 

What is Lyria 3?

Lyria 3 is part of Google DeepMind’s newest wave of music generation models, and it’s built to do more than just create background noise. It generates complete tracks – instrumentals, vocals, and lyrics included – in a single output.

There are two versions working side by side. The standard Lyria 3 focuses on speed, giving you short, polished clips in seconds. Lyria 3 Pro takes things further by building full-length songs with a clear structure, so the music actually develops over time instead of looping endlessly.

What stands out right away is how natural everything sounds. Vocals don’t feel flat or robotic, and the compositions carry a sense of rhythm and progression that feels intentional. That’s because the model was shaped with input from musicians and producers, so it understands how songs are supposed to move.

You’re not locked into one way of working either. You can type a simple idea like “a soft indie track for a sunset video,” or go deep with details – tempo, instruments, vocal tone, even the emotional arc. If words aren’t enough, you can upload images and let the model translate that visual mood into sound.

Everything it generates is original and cleared for commercial use, so you don’t have to think twice about where you use it.

 

Lyria 3 vs. Lyria 3 Pro – what’s the difference?

The easiest way to think about it is this: Lyria 3 is fast, Lyria 3 Pro is detailed.

Lyria 3 is built for moments when you just need something that works right away. You describe the vibe, hit generate, and within seconds you have a 30-second track that feels finished. It’s ideal when you’re experimenting, mocking up ideas, or creating short-form content where speed matters more than complexity.

Lyria 3 Pro slows things down – in a good way. Instead of a quick clip, you get a full song that actually has structure. You can shape how it starts, where it builds, and how it transitions between sections. That means intros feel like intros, choruses hit when they should, and the whole track evolves alongside your visuals.

There’s also more control over the details. You can guide timing more precisely, decide where lyrics come in, and adjust how different parts of the song feel. Composer Mode pushes this even further by letting you build each section individually, almost like sketching out a song piece by piece.

Both versions support text prompts and image-based inspiration, so the core experience stays flexible. The difference is really about how far you want to take it.

If you’re moving quickly or creating for social, Lyria 3 gets you there faster. If you’re building something longer or more intentional, Lyria 3 Pro gives you the space to shape it properly.

 

What creators can do with AI music in Picsart

This isn’t just about convenience – it changes how you approach creative decisions.

Take video editing, for example. Instead of digging through endless audio libraries hoping something fits, you can generate a track that actually matches your footage. A travel clip can feel cinematic. A product video can feel sharp and upbeat. The music isn’t an afterthought anymore – it’s part of the concept.

Short-form creators will probably notice the impact first. Lyria 3’s 30-second clips line up naturally with platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, which means you can create content that feels complete without extra trimming or looping.

For longer formats, Lyria 3 Pro opens up more room. You can build full tracks for YouTube videos, branded content, or even podcast intros. Because the music has structure, it supports storytelling instead of sitting in the background.

One of the more interesting features is image-to-music. Instead of trying to describe a mood perfectly, you can upload a few visuals and let the system interpret them. It’s a different way of thinking – closer to how designers already work when they build mood boards.

There’s also a speed advantage that’s hard to ignore. You can generate multiple versions of a track in minutes, compare them, tweak the direction, and keep going. That kind of iteration used to take hours or days.

And since everything is original and licensed, you don’t have to worry about usage rights. Whether it’s a quick post or a full campaign, the music is ready to go.

 

How to generate AI music in Picsart AI Playground

Creating custom music in Picsart takes just a few steps and fits naturally into your existing workflow.

1. Open AI Playground

Open AI Playground Start by heading to AI Playground, where all AI creation tools live in one place. This is your central workspace for generating not just music, but also images, video, and more. Once inside, switch to Audio mode to begin working with Lyria.

2. Choose between Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro

Decide what kind of track you need before generating anything. Pick Lyria 3 if you want a quick 30-second clip for social content or fast experimentation. Go with Lyria 3 Pro if you’re creating a full-length track and want more control over structure, pacing, and transitions.

3. Describe your track in Text Mode

In Text Mode, write a prompt that describes your ideal track. Keep it simple or go detailed depending on your style. You might type something like “a chill lo-fi beat with soft piano,” or get more specific with tempo, instruments, vocal style, and even lyrics. The more direction you give, the more tailored your result will feel.

4. Use Composer Mode (Lyria 3 Pro only)

If you’re working with Lyria 3 Pro, you can switch to Composer Mode for deeper control. This lets you build your song section by section - intro, verse, chorus, bridge - while adjusting timing and intensity. It’s especially useful when your visuals follow a clear narrative or rhythm.

5. Upload images for mood (optional)

You can upload up to 10 images to guide the sound of your track. This works well when you already have a visual direction and want the music to match it naturally. Instead of over-explaining the vibe in words, you let the system interpret it visually.

6. Generate, preview, and refine

Click generate and listen to your result. If it’s not quite there yet, tweak your prompt, adjust details, or try a different approach. This part is meant to be iterative, so don’t hesitate to experiment with multiple variations.

7. Export your final track

Once you’re happy with the result, export your track as an MP3 or MP4 and drop it straight into your project. Every track comes ready to use, so you can immediately pair it with your visuals and publish with confidence.

Lyria 3 in Picsart Flow

Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro extend beyond standalone creation and become part of a seamless, end-to-end workflow inside Picsart Flow.

  1. Work inside an infinite creative canvas
    Open Picsart Flow and start building your project on a flexible canvas designed for multi-step workflows. Instead of jumping between tools, everything – visuals, video, audio, and voice – lives in one connected space.
  2. Chain your entire creative process together
    Flow allows you to connect different AI tools into a single pipeline. You can move from idea to execution without breaking momentum, keeping every part of your project aligned from the start.
  3. Follow a complete workflow from start to finish
    A typical flow might look like this:
     Write a script → generate visuals with AI Image Generator → create a video → score it with Lyria 3 Pro → add voiceover → export.
     Each step feeds into the next, so your project builds naturally instead of feeling pieced together.
  4. Let AI Copilot handle the setup
    Flow’s AI Copilot simplifies the technical side by helping choose models and settings for you. This means you can focus on creative direction and storytelling rather than figuring out configurations.
  5. Create once, reuse at scale
    You can turn your workflow into a repeatable system. Once you’ve built a music-scored video pipeline, you can reuse it across multiple projects, saving time while keeping your content consistent.
  6. Perfect for teams and high-output creators
    Flow works especially well for marketing teams, content creators, and social media managers who need to produce content regularly. It helps maintain a consistent audio and visual identity across campaigns or series.
  7. Collaborate in real time
    Multiple people can work inside the same project, making it easier to align on creative direction. Teams can build music-driven content together without needing separate tools or handoffs.

 

Frequently asked questions

It’s an AI model that generates full music tracks, including vocals and lyrics, based on simple prompts.

Create your soundtrack without leaving your workflow

Picsart AI Playground brings everything together – images, video, voice, and now music with Lyria 3, so your creative process stays smooth from start to finish. Instead of piecing assets together across different tools, you can build content that feels cohesive from the very first idea.

And with Picsart Flow, that experience scales even further. You can turn your workflow into a repeatable system, collaborate with your team, and produce music-driven content faster without losing creative control.

Explore AI Playground, experiment with Lyria 3, and start building soundtracks that truly match your vision.